- The answer is:
Sociologists argue that race is socially constructed.
Sociologists argue that race is not built on any innate and immutable biological or genetic feature as scientists would argue, but instead, that it describes social connotations that are attributed to racial categories. It could be said race is certain group of people who share biological features that a society considers to be important within society. In sum, people’s understanding of these differences are adapted according to the culture they live in. For example, white and lighter-skinned people are favoured by a socially constructed idea that they are superior.
2. The answer is:
Customs.
The term ethnic group is used to describe a shared culture, meaning the customs and traditions, values, and beliefs of a group. Such culture might include shared language and religion among other things.
3. The answer is:
Power.
The term minority group, or subordinate group, refers to discrimination because of their physical or cultural characteristics, while the term dominant group (the group that has the most power in a given society) refers to the group that’s in the majority.
